Prospective Student

PROSPECTIVE STUDENT QUICK LINKS

Am I Eligible

All incoming freshman that have PLACED into English 4, English 1A, Math 5, Math 6A or Math 9A are eligible.

Students are only eligible to participate if they:

Have taken the AWPE and placed into English 4 or English 1A
AND/OR
Have taken the MAE and placed into Math 5, Math 6A or Math 9A
Students can only take one of the above courses, so they only need to be placed into one of the courses to be eligible for the Highlander Early Start Academy.

Which Highlander Early Start Academy class should I take? (Select your College/Major)

BCoE

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CNAS

All Majors Learn more

CHASS

Any Major with Economics Learn more

CHASS

All Others Majors Learn more

GSOE

All Majors Learn more

PLEASE NOTE

ARC-35 - Intermediate Algebra Workshop is NOT a part of the Highlander Early Start Academy. You can, however, take English 4 or English 1A if you placed into it.
ARC 35 is offered over the summer, but we recommend that students only participate in one of the programs. Either Highlander Early Start Academy OR ARC 35, due to the time demands required for each program.

English OR Math Academy

English 4 Academy

Primary Course

English 4 – English Writing Lecture

ENGL 004 (5 units) - English Writing Lecture
Covers ground rules of academic inquiry and exchange in English writing. Students who pass the course with a grade of "C" or better satisfy the University of California Entry Level Writing Requirement and will be eligible to enroll in ENGL 001A.

ENGL 004D (1 Units) – English Writing Discussion Section
Focuses on critical reading of assigned texts, organizing essays, honing syntax, and asking and answering academic questions. Graded Satisfactory (S) or No Credit (NC).

Secondary Course

English 008 – Oral Communications

ENGL 008 (4 units) – Oral Communications
An introduction to public speaking in genres and for occasions appropriate in the academy and in public forums: classroom and seminar presentations, conference presentations including poster talks and speeches appropriate for public assemblies, debate, and special occasions.

College Success Course

HESA 001 (1 unit) – College Success Course
HESA 001- College Success Course will emphasize the skills that will help students achieve and prepare for academic and personal success throughout their years here at UCR. This is an interactive class that is geared to help students be successful in their college career.

English 1A Academy

Primary Course

English 1A – English Writing Lecture

ENGL 01A (4 units) - English Writing Lecture
Introduces students to the strategies of personal writing in a multicultural context.

Secondary Course

English 008 – Oral Communications

College Success Course

HESA 001 (1 unit) – College Success Course

HESA 001- College Success Course will emphasize the skills that will help students achieve and prepare for academic and personal success throughout their years here at UCR. This is an interactive class that is geared to help students be successful in their college career.

Math 5 Academy

Primary Course

Math 5 – Precalculus Lecture

Math 005 (5 units) – Precalculus Lecture
A study of inequalities, absolute value, functions, graphing, logarithms, trigonometry, roots of polynomials, counting, vectors, and other elementary concepts of mathematics.

Secondary Course

English 008 – Oral Communications

College Success Course

Math 6A Academy

Primary Course

Math 6A – Introduction to College Math for Science 1

Math 006A (4 units) - Introduction to College Math for Science 1
A study of functions and their properties and graphs; including linear, rational, polynomial, composite and inverse functions

Secondary Course

English 008 – Oral Communications

College Success Course
HESA 001 (1 unit) – College Success Course
HESA 001- College Success Course will emphasize the skills that will help students achieve and prepare for academic and personal success throughout their years here at UCR. This is an interactive class that is geared to help students be successful in their college career.

Math 9A Academy

Primary Course

Math 9A – First Year Calculus

Math 009A (4 units) – First Year Calculus
Introduction to the differential calculus of functions of one variable.

Math 009A – Math 9A Discussion Section

Secondary Course

English 008 – Oral Communications

College Success Course

HESA 001 (1 unit) – College Success Course

HESA 001 – College Success Course is a once a week course that is a core part of the Highlander Early Start Academy. This course will focus on the student transition to college.

This course has two main components:

Develop effective strategies for mastering success at UCR.
Hone skills that will be useful in this program and in your growth as a student.

The academic & personal skills that will be discussed included:

Leadership
Time Management
Financial and Budgeting
Test preparation
Critical thinking
Reading & Note-taking
Communication & Diversity
Goal Setting & Motivation

Early Start Activities

Below are the activities that you will be attending while you are in the Highlander Early Start Academy. We have designed these activities to help HESA students become more familiar with the UCR campus, fellow students, as well as the Early Start Peer mentors.

Week 2 – Low Ropes (Mandatory)

This activity involves physical and mental challenges conducted low to the ground. It will take group effort to accomplish. The group creates the safety system, spotting and supporting one another

Week 3 – High Ropes (Mandatory)

This activity involves physical and mental challenges. Participants are encourage to step beyond their comfort zone and attempt, rather than complete, the element. Whether climbing a wall or walking the catwalk, these elements deliver the impression of risk, though they are built to be as safe as any activity on the ground.

Week 4 – College Success Workshop (Mandatory)

Academic Resource Center staff provides students with information about how to succeed in their first year at UCR.

Week 5 – Campus Scavenger Hunt (Mandatory)

This activity will allow students to get to know the UCR campus through this fun scavenger hunt. Student will also receive a fun prize at the end.

Week 6 – Pool and Pizza Party (Not Mandatory)

Fun activity for students. Located at the Student Recreation Center and enjoy some pool time, volleyball and pizza.

If you are unable to participate in a certain activity for whatever reason, you still need to attend and support your fellow Highlander Early Start Academy

Interest Form

If you are interested in the Highlander Early Start Academy, fill out the form below.

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